Do I Need a Running Coach?
How far in advance do you plan your races? I like to “sketch” them in about a year in advance, but it never ever goes the way I plan. I…
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Beat the Blerch Marathon 2015 Recap: Part II
Yesterday, I shared everything leading up to the race. Today, like a less-fun female version of a Bruno Mars, I’ll break it down. The Plan Pace: Run 5 minutes (trying to…
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Beat the Blerch Marathon 2015 Recap Part I
I’m having trouble with where to start this post. So, I guess, just like running, I’ll put one word in front of the other and see where it takes me.…
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26.2 Inspirational Quotes for Running a Marathon When You’re Not Excited About It
This is the post where I try to give myself a better attitude about running a marathon tomorrow. I might write these on my arms tonight. 1. “Make your race…
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I Didn’t Enjoy Marathon Training, So Why Am I Sad?
Guys. I cannot wait for the race on Saturday to be over. I’m not sure what that means. I guess it means that I am ready to move on from…
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What I Learned Training for My 2nd Marathon
I’m a week away from running my 2nd marathon. Remember when I was extremely excited to start training for this thing? Ah. Those were the days. Remember how my excitement…
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One Important Thing I Forgot that Makes Long Runs So Much Better
Sweat dripped into my eyes, stinging my left one and causing it to close up involuntarily. Passersby secretly wondered how Grumpy Cat had taken the shape of a female trail…
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Review of the Hoka Stinson 3
Can a shoe solve all your problems? Spoiler alert: No. But it is possible that it can solve some of them. Last Friday, I purchased the Hoka Stinson 3 from my local running…
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How to Not Quit Training for Your Marathon
*crickets* I didn’t desert this blog for no reason. You know how when your mom says if you don’t have anything nice to say, to not say anything at all?…
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Gear Check: Ultimate Direction Women’s Ultra Vest
Like most women my age, I’ve been saving up for a designer bag. Except this one straps to your back, holds water and was designed by someone with more balls…
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